Born March 23, 1919 in Spokane; passed away April 30, 2003 in Edmonds at age 84. Graduate of Ballard High School. Retired in 1981 from Pacific Northwest Bell after 40 years of service. Past President of Telephone Pioneers. Member of Inglewood Golf Club. Charismatic matriarch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for her light heart and generous spirit. A woman of exceptional beauty and humor with an outgoing personality and a flair for fashion. She embraced life and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Dr. Terry Thomas of Seattle; daughter, Sheryl Lewis of Lynnwood; grandchildren, Kim David Plank, Rebecca Ken Nicholson, Amanda and Nicholas Thomas and Jeff Lewis; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Maleah and George. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert W. in 2000 after 59 years of marriage. Memorial Service, Wednesday, May 7, 2:00PM; Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Snohomish County Hospice.
